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Finding the Third Proportional to 363,286.50 and 560,259

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Solution

The third proportional to 363,286.50 and 560,259 is: 864,029.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363,286.50 : 560,259 = 560,259 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363,286.50/560,259 = 560,259/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363,286.50x = 560,259 × 560,259
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363,286.50x = 313,890,147,081
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,890,147,081/363,286.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 864,029.21

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